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What is n^2 -5n if n=n-4​

User NiklasPor
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Answer:

n^2 - 5n = -12

Explanation:

so

4^2 = 8

and

5*4 = 20

8-20 = -12

User Seeker
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Answer:


n^(2)-13n+36

Explanation:


n^(2) -5n\ -> we\ make\ substitution\ n-4\ instead\ of\ n\\(n-4)^(2) - 5(n-4) = n^(2) + 16 - 8n-5n+20 = n^(2)-13n+36

User Jochen Walter
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